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Kia Rio / Rio Hatchback (2022 year). Manual in english - page 10

Features of your vehicle

Manual heating and air condi-

Mode selection

tioning

The heating and cooling system can

be controlled manually by pushing

buttons other than the AUTO button.

In this case, the system works

sequentially according to the order of

buttons selected.

1. Start the engine.

2. Set the mode to the desired position.

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To improve the effectiveness of

heating and cooling :

✽ NOTICE

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- Heating:

Never place anything over the sen-

The mode selection button controls

sor located on the instrument panel

- Cooling:

the direction of the air flow through

to ensure better control of the heat-

3. Set the temperature control to the

the ventilation system.

ing and cooling system.

desired position.

Every time you press the mode

4. Set the air intake control to the

selection button, the mode will

outside (fresh) air or recirculated

change as follows:

air position.

5. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn

the air conditioning system on.

Refer to the illustration in the

“Manual climate control system”.

Press the AUTO button in order to

convert to full automatic control of

the system.

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Features of your vehicle

Face-Level (B, D)

Floor-Level (C, A, D, E)

Air flow is directed toward the upper

Most of the air flow is directed to the

body and face. Additionally, each

floor, with a small amount of the air

outlet can be controlled to direct the

being directed to the windshield and

air discharged from the outlet.

side window defroster.

Bi-Level (B, C, D, E)

Floor/Defrost-Level (A, C, D, E)

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Defrost-level

Air flow is discharged towards the

Most of the air flow is directed to the

Most of the air flow is directed to the

face and floor.

floor and the windshield with a small

windshield with a small amount of air

amount directed to the side window

directed to the side window

defrosters.

defrosters.

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Features of your vehicle

Temperature control

Air intake control

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Instrument panel vents

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The outlet vents can be opened or

The temperature control knob allows

The air intake control is used to

closed separately using the thumb-

you to control the temperature of the

select outside (fresh) air position or

wheel.

air flowing from the ventilation sys-

recirculated air position.

Also, you can adjust the direction of

tem. To change the air temperature in

To change the air intake control posi-

air delivered from these vents using

the passenger compartment, turn

tion, push the control button.

the vent control lever as shown.

the knob to the right for warm air or

left for cooler air.

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Features of your vehicle

Recirculated air position

Prolonged operation of the heater in

the recirculated air position (without air

WARNING - Sleeping with

With the recirculated air

position selected, air

conditioning selected) may cause fog-

A/C on

ging of the windshield and side win-

from the passenger

Do not sleep in a vehicle with

compartment will be

dows, and the air within the passenger

the air conditioning or heating

compartment may become stale.

drawn through the heat-

system on as this may cause

ing system and heated

In addition, prolonged operation of

serious harm or death due to a

or cooled according to

the air conditioning with the recircu-

drop in the oxygen level and/or

the function selected.

lated air position selected will result

body temperature.

in excessively dry air in the passen-

ger compartment.

Outside (fresh) air position

If the recirculated air

WARNING - Recirculated

position is not selected

WARNING - Reduced

air

or turned off, air enters

Visibility

Continued use of the climate

the vehicle from outside

Continuous use of the climate

control system in the recirculat-

and is heated or cooled

control system in the recirculat-

ed air position can cause

according to the function

ed air position may allow

drowsiness or sleepiness, and

selected.

humidity to increase inside the

loss of vehicle control. Set the

vehicle which may fog the glass

air intake control to the outside

and obscure visibility.

(fresh) air position as much as

possible while driving.

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Features of your vehicle

Fan speed control

Air conditioning

OFF mode

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The fan speed can be set to the

Press the A/C button to turn the air

Press the OFF button to turn off the

desired speed by operating the fan

conditioning system on

(indicator

air climate control system. However

speed control knob.

light will illuminate).

you can still operate the mode and

air intake buttons as long as the igni-

The higher the fan speed is, the

Press the button again to turn the air

more air is delivered.

conditioning system off.

tion switch is in the ON position.

Pressing the OFF button turns off the

fan.

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Features of your vehicle

System operation

Operation Tips

Air conditioning

•

To keep dust or unpleasant fumes

Kia Air Conditioning Systems are

Ventilation

from entering the vehicle through

filled with R-1234yf refrigerant.

1. Set the mode to the

position.

the ventilation system, temporarily

1. Start the engine. Press the air con-

2. Set the air intake control to the

set the air intake control to the

ditioning button.

outside (fresh) air position.

recirculated air position. Be sure to

2. Set the mode to the

position.

3. Set the temperature control to the

return the control to the fresh air

desired position.

position when the dust or fumes

3. Set the air intake control to the out-

have passed to keep fresh air in

side air or recirculated air position.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

the vehicle. This will help keep the

4. Adjust the fan speed control and

desired speed.

driver alert and comfortable.

temperature control

to

maintain

•

Air for the heating/cooling system

maximum comfort.

Heating

is drawn in through the grilles just

1. Set the mode to the

position.

ahead of the windshield. Care

2. Set the air intake control to the

should be taken that these are not

outside (fresh) air position.

blocked by leaves, snow, ice or

other obstructions.

3. Set the temperature control to the

•

To prevent interior fog on the wind-

desired position.

shield, set the air intake control to

4. Set the fan speed control to the

the fresh air position and fan speed

desired speed.

to the desired position, turn on the

5. If dehumidified heating is desired,

air conditioning system, and adjust

turn the air conditioning system (if

the temperature control to the

equipped) on.

desired temperature.

• If the windshield fogs up, set the

mode to the

or

position.

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Features of your vehicle

Air conditioning system operation tips

CAUTION

CAUTION

•

If the vehicle has been parked in

•

The refrigerant system should

•

When using the air condition-

direct sunlight during hot weather,

only be serviced by trained

ing system, monitor the tem-

open the windows for a short time

and certified technicians to

perature gauge closely while

to let the hot air inside the vehicle

insure proper and safe opera-

driving up hills or in heavy traf-

escape.

tion.

fic when outside temperatures

•

To help reduce moisture inside of

are high. Air conditioning sys-

•

The refrigerant system should

the windows on rainy or humid

be serviced in a well-ventilat-

tem operation may cause

days, decrease the humidity inside

engine overheating. Continue

ed place.

the vehicle by operating the air

to use the blower fan but turn

•

The air conditioning evapora-

conditioning system.

the air conditioning system off

tor (cooling coil) shall never

•

During air conditioning system

if the temperature gauge indi-

be repaired or replaced with

operation, you may occasionally

cates engine overheating.

one removed from a used or

notice a slight change in engine

•

When opening the windows in

salvaged vehicle and new

speed as the air conditioning com-

humid weather air conditioning

replacement MAC evaporators

pressor cycles. This is a normal

may create water droplets

should be certified

(and

operating characteristic of the sys-

inside the vehicle. Since exces-

labeled) as meeting

SAE

tem.

sive water droplets may cause

Standard J2842.

•

Use the air conditioning system

damage to electrical equip-

every month for a few minutes to

ment, air conditioning should

ensure maximum system perform-

only be used with the windows

ance.

closed.

•

When using the air conditioning

system, you may notice clear water

dripping (or even puddling) on the

ground under the passenger side

of the vehicle. This is a normal

operating characteristic of the sys-

tem.

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Features of your vehicle

•

Operating the air conditioning sys-

Climate control air filter

✽ NOTICE

tem in the recirculated air position

•

Replace the filter according to the

provides maximum cooling, how-

Maintenance Schedule.

Outside air

ever, continual operation in this

If the vehicle is being driven in

mode may cause the air inside the

severe conditions such as dusty,

vehicle to become stale.

Recirculated

rough roads, more frequent cli-

air

•

During cooling operation, you may

mate control air filter inspections

occasionally notice a misty air flow

and changes are required.

because of rapid cooling and

•

When the air flow rate suddenly

humid air intake. This is a normal

decreases, the system should be

operating characteristic of the sys-

Blower

checked

at

an

authorized

Kia

tem.

dealer.

Climate control

EvaporatorHeater core

•

If you operate air conditioner

air filter

core

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excessively, the difference between

the temperature of the outside air

The climate control air filter installed

and that of the windshield could

behind the glove box filters the dust or

cause the outer surface of the

other pollutants that come into the

windshield to fog up, causing loss

vehicle from the outside through the

of visibility. In this case, set the

heating and air conditioning system. If

mode selection knob or button to

dust or other pollutants accumulate in

the

position and fan speed

the filter over a period of time, the air

control to the lower speed.

flow from the air vents may decrease,

resulting in moisture accumulation on

the inside of the windshield even

when the outside (fresh) air position is

selected. If this happens, have the cli-

mate control air filter replaced by an

authorized Kia dealer.

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Features of your vehicle

Air Conditioning refrigerant

Each symbol and specification on

WARNING

label

the air conditioning refrigerant label

The oil and refrigerant in your

is represented below :

■ Example

vehicle’s air conditioning sys-

1. Classification of refrigerant

tem is under very high pressure.

2. Amount of refrigerant

If proper service procedures are

3. Classification of Compressor lubri-

not followed an explosion may

cant

result. To reduce the risk of seri-

ous injury or death, the air con-

4. Caution

ditioning system in your vehicle

5. Flammable Refrigerant

should only be serviced by

6. Requires Registered Technician to

trained and certified technicians.

Service Air Conditioning system

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❈ Refer to chapter 8 for more detail

CAUTION

on the location of air conditioning

It is important that the correct

❈ The actual Air Conditioning refrig-

refrigerant label.

type and amount of oil and refrig-

erant label in the vehicle may differ

erant is used, otherwise damage

from the illustration.

to the vehicle may occur.

To prevent damage, the air con-

ditioning system in your vehicle

should only be serviced by

trained and certified technicians.

The air conditioning system should

be serviced by an authorized Kia

dealer.

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Features of your vehicle

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING

•

For maximum defrosting, set the

Manual climate control system

WARNING - Windshield

temperature control all the way to

To defog inside windshield

heating

the right/hot position and the fan

speed control to the highest speed.

Do not use the (

) or

(

)

position during cooling opera-

•

If warm air to the floor is desired

tion in extremely humid weath-

while defrosting or defogging, set the

er. The difference between the

mode to the floor-defrost position.

temperature of the outside air

•

Before driving, clear all snow and

and the windshield could cause

ice from the windshield, rear win-

the outer surface of the wind-

dow, outside rear view mirrors, and

shield to fog up, causing loss of

all side windows.

visibility.

•

Clear all snow and ice from the

hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to

improve heater and defroster effi-

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ciency and to reduce the probabili-

ty of fogging up the inside of the

1. Select any fan speed except "0"

windshield.

position.

2. Select desired temperature.

3. Select the

or

position.

4. The outside

(fresh) air will be

selected automatically.

If the outside (fresh) air position is

not selected automatically, press the

corresponding button manually.

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Features of your vehicle

To defrost outside windshield

Automatic climate control

To defrost outside windshield

system

To defog inside windshield

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1. Set the fan speed to the highest

1. Set the fan speed to the highest

(extreme right) position.

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position.

2. Set the temperature to the highest

1. Select desired fan speed.

2. Set the temperature to the highest

(HI) position.

(HI) position.

2. Select desired temperature.

3. Select the

position.

3. Press the defroster button (

).

3. Press the defroster button (

).

4. The outside

(fresh) air will be

4. The outside (fresh) air position will

4. The outside (fresh) air position will

selected automatically.

be selected automatically.

be selected automatically.

If the

position is selected, lower

If the outside (fresh) air position is

fan speed is adjusted to a higher fan

not selected automatically, adjust the

speed.

corresponding button manually.

If the

position is selected, lower

fan speed is adjusted to a higher fan

speed.

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Features of your vehicle

Defogging Logic

Manual climate control system

If the battery has been discharged or

disconnected, it resets to the defog

To reduce the probability of fogging

logic status.

up inside of the windshield, the air

intake or air conditioning are con-

trolled automatically according to

certain conditions such as

or

position. Logic can be disabled and

enabled by doing following :

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1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

2. Turn the mode selection knob to

the defrost position (

).

3. Select any fan speed except “0”

position.

4. While pressing the air conditioning

button (A/C), press the air intake

control button

(

) at least

5

times within 3 seconds.

The indicator light in the air intake

control button will blink 3 times with

0.5 second of interval. It indicates that

the defogging logic is canceled or

returned to the programmed status.

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Features of your vehicle

Automatic climate control system

If the battery has been discharged or Auto defogging system

disconnected, it resets to the defog

(if equipped)

logic status.

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1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

Auto defogging reduces the possibil-

2. Select the defroster position before

ity of fogging up the inside of the

pressing the defroster button (

).

windshield by automatically sensing

the moisture inside the windshield

3. While pressing the air conditioning

and air flow toward the windshield

button (A/C), press the air intake

can increase.

control button

(

) at least

5

The auto defogging system operates

times within 3 seconds.

when the AUTO mode is on.

The indicator on the air intake button

blinks

3 times with 0.5 second of

interval. It indicates that the defog-

ging logic is canceled or returned to

the programmed status.

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Features of your vehicle

STORAGE COMPARTMENT

These compartments can be used to

Center console storage

Glove box

store small items.

(if equipped)

To avoid possible theft, do not leave

valuables in the storage compartment.

Always keep the storage compart-

ment covers closed while driving.

WARNING - Flammable

materials

Do not store flammable/explo-

sive materials in the vehicle.

These items may catch fire

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and/or explode if the vehicle is

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exposed to hot temperatures for

To open the glove box, pull the handle,

extended periods.

To open the center console storage,

and the glove box will automatically

pull up the lever.

open. Close the glove box after use.

Always keep the glove box closed

while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING - Glove box

To reduce the risk of injury in an

accident or sudden stop, always

keep the glove box door closed

while driving.

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Features of your vehicle

Sunglass holder (if equipped)

Luggage net holder

WARNING - Sunglass

holder

Do not keep objects except sun-

glasses inside the sunglass

holder. Heavier objects can be

thrown from the holder in the

event of a sudden stop or an

accident, possibly injuring the

passengers.

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To open the sunglass holder, press

To keep items from shifting in the

the cover and the holder will slowly

cargo area, you can use the 4 hold-

open. Place your sunglasses with the

ers located in the cargo area to

attach the luggage net (if equipped).

lenses facing out. To close the sun-

glass holder, push it up.

If necessary, we recommend that

you contact an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

Do not open the sunglass hold-

er while the vehicle is moving.

The rear view mirror of the vehi-

cle can be blocked by an open

sunglass holder.

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Features of your vehicle

INTERIOR FEATURES

Cup holder

Sunvisor

WARNING - Hot liquids

Do not place uncovered cups of

hot liquid in the cup holder

while the vehicle is in motion. If

the hot liquid spills, you may

burn yourself. Such a burn to

the driver could lead to loss of

control of the vehicle.

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Cups or small beverage cans may be

CAUTION

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placed in the cup holders.

Keep your drinks sealed while

Use the sunvisor to shield direct light

driving to prevent spilling your

through the front or side windows.

drink. If liquid spills, it may get

To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.

into the vehicle's electrical/elec-

To use the sunvisor for the side win-

tronic system and damage elec-

dow, pull it downward, unsnap it from

trical/electronic parts.

the bracket (1) and swing it to the

side (2).

Adjust the sunvisor extension for-

✽ NOTICE

ward or backward (3).

When cleaning spilled liquids, do

To use the vanity mirror, pull down the

not dry the cup holder at high tem-

visor and slide the mirror cover (4).

perature. This may damage the cup

The ticket holder (5) is provided for

holder.

holding a tollgate ticket.

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Features of your vehicle

Power outlet

Close the cover when not in use.

CAUTION -

Vanity mirror

Some electronic devices can cause

lamp

electronic interference when plugged

Close the vanity mirror cover

into a vehicle’s power outlet. These

securely and return the sunvi-

devices may cause excessive audio

sor to its original position after

static and malfunctions in other elec-

use. If the vanity mirror is not

tronic systems or devices used in

closed securely, the lamp will

your vehicle.

stay on and could result in bat-

Using electrical products which

tery discharge and

possible

exceed the limited capacity might

sunvisor damage.

cause heating to the power outlet

and wiring that could lead to an elec-

trical breakdown. Always make sure

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the electrical part is firmly plugged

The power outlet is designed to pro-

into the power outlet. Incomplete

vide power for mobile telephones or

plugging may cause electrical break-

other devices designed to operate

down.

with vehicle electrical systems. The

Electrical products with a built-in bat-

devices should draw less than 12V,

tery might cause current flow, which

15A with the engine running.

could lead to malfunction of the elec-

Use the power outlet only when the

tric/electronic device in your vehicle.

engine is running and remove the

Only use electrical products which

accessory plug after use. Using the

include reverse current prevention

accessory plug for prolonged periods

of time with the engine off could

cause the battery to discharge.

Only use 12V electric accessories

which are less than 15A in electric

capacity.

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